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5th Air Force

909th ARS continues mission through tough times

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, takes off April 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena is postured to protect its forces against COVID-19 while also maintaining mission readiness in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The 909 ARS conducts aerial refueling missions throughout the region ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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909th ARS continues mission through tough times

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, takes off April 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena is postured to protect its forces against COVID-19 while also maintaining mission readiness in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The 909 ARS conducts aerial refueling missions throughout the region ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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909th ARS continues mission through tough times

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, takes off April 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena is postured to protect its forces against COVID-19 while also maintaining mission readiness in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The 909 ARS conducts aerial refueling missions throughout the region ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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909th ARS continues mission through tough times

Published April 6, 2020
By Senior Airman Rhett Isbell
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --